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Council and Parliament agree on eID

New impetus for the digitalization of government services: Council and Parliament reach a trilogue agreement on a new legal framework for a European digital identity (eID).

By Corinna Visser

Employers demand less state involvement in the economy

The employers' association Business Europe is calling for the Commission to exercise restraint when proposing new legislation for the economy in the next mandate. It should also get serious about cutting red tape.

By Redaktion Table

DSA: TikTok and YouTube to provide information on the protection of minors

YouTube and TikTok are to provide the EU with information on how they comply with the new EU regulations on online content for the protection of children.

By Redaktion Table

Mercosur: Deforestation-free supply chains

Brazilian officials say the directive to combat deforestation is complicating negotiations on a trade agreement with the South American Mercosur bloc.

By Redaktion Table

Renaturation: tension before final trilogue

The final trilogue on the proposal for a law to restore nature starts today, Thursday, at 2 p.m. – a law that is politically explosive. The Commission will present a compromise proposal.

By Claire Stam

Economists call for EU securities regulator ESMA to be strengthened

In their latest report, the German Council of Economic Experts call for greater harmonization of securities supervision in the EU. This should strengthen the capital markets.

By Redaktion Table

UN: Vulnerable countries without adaptation plans

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Experts criticize amendment to Germany's Climate Change Act

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

Researchers: 2023 will 'almost certainly' be the hottest year

By Nico Beckert

Largest US public pension fund doubles climate investments

By Lukas Franke